Respiratory Therapist

Rapinno Tech; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Dublin, Georgia is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform routine and high-risk procedures, assess patients, and maintain equipment. Applicants should have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, as well as current certifications in BLS and PALS. With a focus on high-quality patient care, this role offers an opportunity to join a supportive team dedicated to improving community health.

Qualifications

• Acceptable degree from an accredited school in Respiratory Therapy.
• Current BLS Health Care Provider certification.
• Current PALS Provider certification.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and high-risk respiratory procedures.
• Communicate with physicians on care effectiveness.
• Explain procedures to patients and families.
• Verify patient charts and check for therapy contradictions.
• Assess patients and document therapy.
• Maintain respiratory equipment according to policy.

Skills

Routine respiratory procedures

High-risk respiratory procedures

Patient communication

Diagnostic testing

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Fairview Park Hospital is a leader in healthcare for the city of Dublin, Georgia, Dublin-Laurens County, and the surrounding communities. Fairview Park is a state-of-the-art, almost 200 bed acute care facility providing community healthcare services. Our commitment to providing the best for our community is evidenced by being named a primary stroke center, score of “A” on Patient Safety Report Card and being named one of the nation’s top 100 hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, IBM Watson Health. Additionally, Fairview Park Hospital has the area’s only accredited sleep center.

Whether it is golfing, fishing, shopping, volunteering or just spending time, Dublin-Laurens County offers a wide variety of leisure time activities including a month-long celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Since 1966 this family-oriented celebration has grown into a major event, drawing thousands of visitors from all over the country. Dublin-Laurens County is centrally located in Middle Georgia half way between Atlanta & Savannah. Laurens County is the third largest county in Georgia based on land size with 45,000 residents. The City of Dublin is proud to be called one of the 10 Georgia Cities of Excellence by the Georgia Municipal Cooperation in competition with 55 other communities for “exemplary service to citizens.”

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for routine and high-risk respiratory procedures across the facility. The RRT will provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high-quality, efficient care. The RRT will assess patients by performing diagnostic tests and evaluations, treating patients and tracking progress. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now.

What you will do in this role:

• You will perform routine and high-risk procedures as prescribed by the Physician and follow appropriate policy in the application of respiratory procedures.
• You will communicate with physicians on the effectiveness of respiratory care procedures.
• You will thoroughly explain and answer patient and family questions regarding respiratory care.
• You will review patients' charts to verify order and check for contradictions of therapy.
• You will assess patient and provide proper documentation in patient's chart as related to therapy.
• You will assemble, install, disassemble, assess and maintain equipment according to manufacturer and department policy.

Qualifications:

• Acceptable degree from an accredited school - Associate in Respiratory Therapy or Bachelor Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) Provider is required.
• 1-3 years of experience is preferred.
• A Registered Respiratory Therapist license in the state which you practice, in accordance with law and regulation, is required.